A Google search found lists that were too easy or not long enough or not printable. Here is the list I came up with, click HERE for a printable version.
Showing posts with label lists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lists. Show all posts
Monday, August 18, 2014
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Sometimes we need a project, or a way to spend time together on a camping trip. We have a camping trip coming up and Husband has to go to a meeting for a while. I thought that the kids and I could go on a scavenger hunt together and find different things in nature.
A Google search found lists that were too easy or not long enough or not printable. Here is the list I came up with, click HERE for a printable version.
A Google search found lists that were too easy or not long enough or not printable. Here is the list I came up with, click HERE for a printable version.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Kids packing themselves
As my kids are getting older, they are expected to have more involvement in getting ready for a camping trip. They are responsible for packing their own belongings. A couple years ago, I made a list of items for them that need to be packed. The list is written in pencil and I can change the quantities of the items depending on the trip. The same list gets used every time and goes back to the same spot in my dresser drawer until the next trip. The kids are happy to be self-sufficient and get exactly what they want packed.
Youngest wasn't reading when I started this, so there are pictures to help her "read" on her own.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Lists, lists, lists
I think at this point, any reader knows that I like lists. I do well with lists. I'm less likely to forget stuff with lists.
I posted not too long ago about my packing list.
I also like lists while camping. Before the trip, I list out our meals. I post the list in the camper, right by the door. Husband is involved in the decision of what we're eating, but not when we're eating it. With the list - Voila! Everyone knows what we're eating and when.
I also keep a magnetic pad of paper on the hood over the stove in the camper. There is a pencil with a magnet right next to the pad of paper. I use these to make a list of items that need replenishing before the next camping trip. On our first trip of the year, I wrote out (of course, in list form):
I posted not too long ago about my packing list.
I also like lists while camping. Before the trip, I list out our meals. I post the list in the camper, right by the door. Husband is involved in the decision of what we're eating, but not when we're eating it. With the list - Voila! Everyone knows what we're eating and when.
I also keep a magnetic pad of paper on the hood over the stove in the camper. There is a pencil with a magnet right next to the pad of paper. I use these to make a list of items that need replenishing before the next camping trip. On our first trip of the year, I wrote out (of course, in list form):
- sandwich bags
- conditioner
- chapstick
- ice
I don't always have great cell reception on camping trips. If I consistently had great coverage, I'd probably stop using the magnetic pad of paper and just add stuff to my shopping list app that I have on my phone. I love my shopping list app, OutofMilk. I love that I can organize my list by each aisle at Meijer, though it did take a number of shopping trips to get it set up just right. The other great thing about this app is that I was able to share it with Husband and he's able to add stuff right to the list. I've got other shopping lists for other stores through this app, too.
So, now you know, that I love lists and how I make my lists and where I post my lists.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Checklist
Tomorrow is the big day! Our first camping trip! Everyone at our house is anxious with excitement.
This means that I'm packing today and will finish up tomorrow before we hit the road.
I have certainly forgotten things on trips over the years. Husband has, too. Then there was the trip where my youngest didn't pack any pants and thankfully big sister had extra and that they're close enough in size that it works. And yes, Mama should have checked to make sure there were pants that got packed. But didn't.
I attempt to minimize this forgetfulness by making a list. The list used to be handwritten. I'd take the list from the previous trip, make a new one and modify it specific to the upcoming trip. Technology though, it makes this much easier.
I now have a spreadsheet. Each trip gets it's own sheet, labeled with the location we're going and the dates. Each person gets a column with all the items they need. There's a column just for stuff that covers the dog and random stuff and previously forgotten stuff. There's a column for food. I also plan the meals for the trip on here. Finally, I have a column where I can make sure I take out the trash from the house and run the dishwasher before we pull out of the driveway. As things make it into the camper, I use that strike-through button to cross everything off.
I know there's an app for that. I've looked at a couple. The ones I've looked at don't allow for customization as much as I'd like. So I came up with my own system.
This means that I'm packing today and will finish up tomorrow before we hit the road.
I have certainly forgotten things on trips over the years. Husband has, too. Then there was the trip where my youngest didn't pack any pants and thankfully big sister had extra and that they're close enough in size that it works. And yes, Mama should have checked to make sure there were pants that got packed. But didn't.
I attempt to minimize this forgetfulness by making a list. The list used to be handwritten. I'd take the list from the previous trip, make a new one and modify it specific to the upcoming trip. Technology though, it makes this much easier.
I now have a spreadsheet. Each trip gets it's own sheet, labeled with the location we're going and the dates. Each person gets a column with all the items they need. There's a column just for stuff that covers the dog and random stuff and previously forgotten stuff. There's a column for food. I also plan the meals for the trip on here. Finally, I have a column where I can make sure I take out the trash from the house and run the dishwasher before we pull out of the driveway. As things make it into the camper, I use that strike-through button to cross everything off.
I know there's an app for that. I've looked at a couple. The ones I've looked at don't allow for customization as much as I'd like. So I came up with my own system.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Getting ready for the new camping season
The kids have been on spring break. Our first trip is only a few weeks away. Once school starts back up tomorrow, we'll be busy, busy, busy. My opportunities to get ready for the camping season will be minimal. I took advantage of the lack of schedule and beautiful weather to start my end of the camping prep.
I started by doing my scrub down. I get a rag and my bucket of vinegar and water, and I scrub and scrub. Believe me, I'm not exactly the poster child for green living, but I like that the vinegar and water at least reduces some of the chemicals in our lives. And bleach does serve a purpose (looking at you, Toilet). Anyway, I sweep the floors and then scrub them. I bring the vacuum from the house out to the camper and I vacuum all the upholstery and the nooks and crannies. The camper will not be this clean all at once again until next spring.
Husband does his thing with getting the camper ready. He deals with the de-winterizing, and the roof cleaning and sealing, and the more mechanical-y stuff. This system works for us.
In the fall, I was smart. I made a pen and paper list of every item I took out of the camper for the winter. The list stayed on the camper counter all winter long (let's face it, I'd put it some place genius for safe-keeping and then forget that genius location 5 months later). My attempts at remembering are now easy. My shopping list is practically ready to go, I know exactly what we need.
Now, I just need to go shopping for our pantry staples and things that needed replacing. This is a bigger trip and will happen when the kids are back in school now that spring break is ending.
Is it camping season yet?
I started by doing my scrub down. I get a rag and my bucket of vinegar and water, and I scrub and scrub. Believe me, I'm not exactly the poster child for green living, but I like that the vinegar and water at least reduces some of the chemicals in our lives. And bleach does serve a purpose (looking at you, Toilet). Anyway, I sweep the floors and then scrub them. I bring the vacuum from the house out to the camper and I vacuum all the upholstery and the nooks and crannies. The camper will not be this clean all at once again until next spring.
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| 5 Months Ago Me made it easy on Today Me |
In the fall, I was smart. I made a pen and paper list of every item I took out of the camper for the winter. The list stayed on the camper counter all winter long (let's face it, I'd put it some place genius for safe-keeping and then forget that genius location 5 months later). My attempts at remembering are now easy. My shopping list is practically ready to go, I know exactly what we need.
Now, I just need to go shopping for our pantry staples and things that needed replacing. This is a bigger trip and will happen when the kids are back in school now that spring break is ending.
Is it camping season yet?
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